Originally Posted by ianclements

At McDonald's at 2:00 last week, the lady said mine looked great for a late '60s car. Then I told her-- no, it's an '02. Don't worry though, they looked the same for 40 years! (Secretly contemptuous)



A few of my classmates have said "Is it new?". Or "it looks new" (when I told them I had an older Jag before they saw it).


I'd never have a girl in the car who couldnt tell the difference, but... I was DD at my fraternity, (which I'm not in anymore, and let strangers in the car for nothing!!!!) and a girl said "what year is it?" in a bad way. Beforehand, as the unlock sound came on, she said "Ohhh... I though you drove that G35, (i was parked next to)" I was furious. When I asked her to explain, she said "I prefer sportier cars".



Only once has anyone ever thought it was older than it is (McD's lady). 2 coats of wax, spotless rims and rubber can't hurt though. I talked with this guy in the drive through and he guessed its age about right. He wasn't even that big into cars!


Rarely does anyone mention the age of the car though. It looks nearly new, other than an ill-fitting rear door and bootlid which might be tip-offs.